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That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - youpii - 06-13-2011 [quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1308002008' post='9190'] Although you only would need an 28mm f5.6, 50mm f2.8 and 90mm f5.6 to be comparable... Should be a pretty light setup too with such lenses. [/quote] I have never seen Minolta AF lenses such as 28mm f5.6 & 90mm f5.6. Maybe that exist in (super cheap) M42 mount. Anyway, Minolta lenses are very light. 24/2.8 is 215g 28/2.8 is 185g (but not very sharp) 50/1.4 is 235g That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - boren - 06-13-2011 [quote name='youpii' timestamp='1308002651' post='9193'] 28/2.8 is 185g (but not very sharp) [/quote] Is it still not very sharp when you stop it down to ~f/5.0? This is the equivalent of the m43 14/2.5 when used wide open. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Guest - 06-14-2011 [quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1307966702' post='9172'] I fully agree. In fact, I was thinking for a moment that the combo 14/2.5 + 25/1.4 + 45/2.8 would be a nice complete lightweight kit for me. It is just that this lens has nothing that would justify the price.[/quote] If the new Leica 25/1.4 is to expensive for you take the Pana 20mm f/1.7 instead. A Zuiko macro alternative to the Pana/Leica 45mm f/2.8 is expected to be released this summer. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Yakim - 06-14-2011 I can't wait for the first tests and comparison pictures. Then we can really know if the price difference from the 20/1.7 is justified. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Sylvain - 06-14-2011 Very contrasty test cat IMHO BTW, preorders at 600$ apparently. Which would be a steal for any euro traveller picking one up in the states :-> http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2336/5824422951_0b11a63551_b.jpg That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - popo - 06-14-2011 Some samples at http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/panasonic-lumix-gf3-analisis-fotos,1_7682 Scroll down near the bottom. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Yakim - 06-15-2011 I can't find anything sharp in the flower pic. Is it just me? That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - popo - 06-15-2011 It isn't screaming sharp at me wide open, particularly in the flower shot, but it isn't that bad either. Looking at the outdoor shots I can see what I think is sharpening halos too. These images are processed, possibly GF3 camera jpegs? No lateral CA that I can find (because there isn't any, or because it is corrected?), and if I look in just the right places I can find some longitudinal CA. While I'm sure this would make a great general standard lens, I personally don't think it is worth the Leica premium even if it comes at the low end of current rumours. Then again I still think the 20mm f/1.7 is overpriced but I still got that... That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - mst - 06-15-2011 It seems the street prices already are considerably lower than the MSRP. Adorama sells the lens for $599. -- Markus That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Klaus - 06-15-2011 [quote name='mst' timestamp='1308128335' post='9241'] It seems the street prices already are considerably lower than the MSRP. Adorama sells the lens for $599. -- Markus [/quote] I thought there is no MSRP yet ? dpreview lists a MSRP of 549GBP which would match with an MSRP of 599US$. However, I'm not sure whether this is really an official statement. |